Werrington is a small, rural parish in the far north‑east of Cornwall, sitting close to the border with Devon and just a few miles from the market town of Launceston. The area is typical of inland Cornwall: rolling farmland, hedgerows, small woods and scattered stone cottages, with a network of lanes and public footpaths that make it popular for quiet country walks.
Historically agricultural, the parish has medieval roots and retains a number of traditional buildings and a strong local community centred on the village hall and church; farming still shapes the economy, while some residents commute to nearby towns. Its peaceful character and proximity to market facilities in Launceston mean it combines a working rural economy with modest levels of tourism and countryside recreation in England.
Postcode districts covering Werrington
Most populated places nearby
Neighbouring places
- St. Giles on the Heath Parish 1.5 miles
- St. Stephens by Launceston Rural Parish 1.9 miles
- Launceston North & North Petherwin Ward 2.5 miles
- Northcott Parish 2.5 miles
- Launceston Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Boyton Parish 3 miles
- Launceston South Ward 3.2 miles
- St. Thomas the Apostle Rural Parish 3.4 miles
- Withnoe Built-up area 3.5 miles
- North Petherwin Parish 3.6 miles
- Luffincott Parish 3.8 miles
- Egloskerry Parish 4.2 miles
Example postcodes in Werrington
PL15 8TR, PL15 8TP, PL15 8TH, PL15 8TS, PL15 9RP, PL15 8NH, PL15 9RE, PL15 9RD, PL15 8TN … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 31.9 miles
- Exeter International Airport 42.1 miles
- Gunnislake Railway Station 12.9 miles
- Calstock Railway Station 14.2 miles
Hotels near Werrington Ad
- The Eagle House Hotel 2.7 miles
- Arundell Arms Hotel 3 4.3 miles
- Lifton Hall 2 4.5 miles
- Trethorne Hotel & Golf Club 4 4.3 miles
- The Arundell 3 4.5 miles
- Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel 3 8.5 miles
- Blue Lion Inn 7.8 miles
- The Old Wainhouse 3 9.8 miles
- Rising Sun Inn - Rough Tor 4 7.9 miles
- Hotel Endsleigh 7.6 miles
Schools in Werrington
- Werrington Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Millook Haven Harbour 11.3 miles
- Hingston Down Hill 12.1 miles
- Buckator Beach Beach 13.1 miles
- Bude Haven Harbour 13.8 miles
- Brightley Priory Historic site 17.7 miles
- Wistman's Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 19.2 miles